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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
GENERAL
Do I need a CHS Sponsor?
Yes. A CHS sponsor is an active CHS investigator who receives contract funds as a member of a Committee, Chair of a Working Group, or who is associated with a CHS field center. The Sponsor need not be located at your institution, but they must be included as a coauthor or coinvestigator on your project. The list of eligible CHS Sponsors can be found in the online directory's Committee/Group menu "CHS Investigator Group."
How can I obtain access to the internal CHS website?
Create an online account by visiting the upper, lefthand corner of the homepage and clicking on "New Account Request". This is a 2-step process which requires approval by the Coordinating Center on the same or next business day.
Where do I find my CHS paper #?
The 4-digit node number at the top of the record in the URL is the paper # (e.g., the record located at chs-nhlbi.org/node/1234 is paper #1234).
REVIEW PROCESS
What is the approximate duration of the CHS review process?
For paper proposals, allow roughly 4 weeks for full CHS approval, from the time you submit the proposal to notice of approval. For new ancillary study proposals, allow 4-6 weeks, depending on whether specimens or a subcontract are needed.
My results are too much for one paper. Can I write 2 papers at once?
All manuscripts must be preceded by a proposal. Please submit a second paper proposal to the P&P with a note justifying the separation of previously approved analyses. In addition, please submit a revised proposal or analysis plan for the parent paper, so that the P&P can ensure that each paper will be a viable effort and so that the description online is accurate and up-to-date.
DATA ACCESS
I am relocating to a different institution. Can I take CHS data for my unfinished project with me?
No - the DMDA is both project- and institution-specific; no one under a DMDA, or BioLINCC, or dbGaP approved project may take data from one institution to another (see DMDA clause 4. Non-transferability). You will need to sign a new agreement at your new institution, after which the CC will re-send you the data there.